Arabic–English Islamic Dictionary
75 terms · Quranic vocabulary, fiqh, aqida, tafsir and Islamic concepts explained in English
Each entry includes the original Arabic script, transliteration, root analysis, theological definition, and Quranic or hadith references — designed to serve both English-speaking learners and scholars.
شَهَادَة
Quran ×40Shahada (Declaration of Faith)
shahādah
Aqidah · Worship
The Shahada is the Islamic declaration of faith: "I bear witness that there is no deity except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His messenger." It is the first pillar of Islam. Reciting the Shahada sincerely is the entry point into Islam and the foundation upon which all other acts of worship rest.
شِرْك
Quran ×23Shirk (Polytheism/Association)
shirk
Aqidah · Quran
Shirk is the sin of associating partners with Allah — the greatest transgression in Islam. The Quran states Allah will not forgive shirk but may forgive lesser sins for whom He wills (4:116). Major shirk includes explicit idol worship, while minor shirk includes showing off in worship (riya). Shirk negates tawhid and invalidates all deeds if not repented from.
الصِّدِّيق
Quran ×4Al-Siddiq (The Truthful)
al-siddiq
Aqidah · Seerah
Al-Siddiq designates those who most completely affirm and embody truth — the second highest rank in the Quranic hierarchy of spiritual excellence after the prophets: 'Those are with the prophets, the siddiqs, the martyrs, and the righteous' (4:69). Abu Bakr earned the title 'Al-Siddiq' for his immediate and complete belief in the Prophet's Night Journey. Siddiqiyya describes the station of unwavering, whole-hearted affirmation of divine truth.
About This Dictionary
The Islam Agenda Arabic–English Dictionary is a curated reference for English-speaking Muslims, students of Islamic studies, and anyone seeking to understand the theological vocabulary of the Quran and classical Islamic scholarship. Each entry includes the original Arabic script with diacritics, romanized transliteration, root letters (which unlock the word's family of meanings), grammatical category, and a scholarly definition.
Where applicable, entries note how many times the word — or its root — appears in the Quran, providing an immediate sense of the term's centrality in Islamic thought. Contextual sections include Quranic verse references translated according to Sahih International and hadith citations from Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
The dictionary is organised into eight disciplines — Fiqh, Aqidah, Tafsir, Hadith, Sufism, Seerah, Worship, and Ethics — reflecting the major branches of Islamic knowledge. Use the filters above to browse by category, or search for a specific term to access its full entry.
What Each Entry Contains
Arabic Script & Root
The word in its original Arabic with vowel marks (tashkeel), its three-letter root, and transliteration into Latin script.
Scholarly Definition
A concise 50–60 word definition optimised for clarity, followed by a detailed explanation drawing on classical and contemporary scholarship.
Quranic & Hadith Context
Key verses from the Quran and prophetic traditions that illustrate how the term is used in its primary sources.
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What sources does this dictionary use?
Definitions are drawn from the Quran (Sahih International translation), Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and established works of Islamic jurisprudence and theology. Classical Arabic lexicons such as Lisān al-ʿArab inform root analyses.